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IN THIS SECTION: Patient Cooperation Is Needed for Successful Treatment Loose or Broken Appliances Sometimes appliances break or become loose. Please let us know about any broken wires or loose braces before you come in for a scheduled appointment. We want to be prepared when you arrive. If the repairs are significant and we don’t think we can complete them during your regularly scheduled appointment, we may ask to reschedule you. Hygiene When your appliances are placed, we will show you how to keep your teeth clean with proper brushing. Appliances and wires have a tendency to collect food so you will want to brush frequently. We want straight, clean, and healthy teeth and gums at the end of your treatment. It will also be necessary to use a daily flouride rinse before bed time. Diet Braces are cemented or bonded to the teeth. Please avoid eating hard or sticky foods (ice, chewing gum, taffy, etc.) because they can loosen the braces or bend and break the wires. Broken appliances require additional appointment time for repairs and can slow your treatment Elastics Elastics, commonly called rubber bands, may be required during treatment. Please wear them as instructed. Retainers When your braces are removed, the second and very important phase of your treatment called RETENTION begins. Wearing a retainer as directed will help your teeth stabilize. Retention visits may last for up to 2 years. If you follow your instructions, you can be assured that you will have the kind of results that you can be proud of for years to come. Remember: "A Smile Is Forever". Family Dentistry We strongly recommend that you have your teeth thoroughly cleaned your family dentist before your braces are put on. Be sure to keep up with your routine exam visits with your family dentist throughout your orthodontic therapy. Ask about our Orthodontic Hygiene Inventive program that encourages regular cleanings by your dentist. |
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